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Yamaha Stage PAS 300 Portable PA System

There's no telling where your music will take you. And no matter where your music leads, Yamaha's new STAGEPAS 300 Portable PA system has the power to go with you. Learn More...

    • New $549.00
  • Installment Plan:4 payments of $137.25
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Overall User Ratings

Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Individual User Ratings

Overall:
* * * . . . . . . . 3 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Value:
* * . . . . . . . . 2 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * . . . . . 5 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Besides the tiny speakers, the rest of the features are OK. Note that it is just a 1 channel amp. The mixer/amp clamps into one of the speakers, making transportation very easy - you can even leave it there while the system is in use - very cool! The size of the product would certainly be a great feature if it were powerful enough to actually be used. The mixer/amp is a nice little unit, it looks very well built. The knobs are sturdy and it's very easy to use. I did notice that the reverb is a little cheap sounding, but no more so than most other inexpensive pa amps.

Quality:
Feels solid enough - I didn't hang onto it long enough to evaluate the quality much beyond that.

Value:
I know, it's supposed to be a small, compact system. But even the smallest (and/or cheapest) system doesn't have any value if it doesn't have enough power to be of any practical use!

Desirability:
Not really - I was looking for an alternative to lugging around the PA I keep borrowing from a fried. This just doesn't cut it - not by a long shot.

Sound:
Sorry, this system never had a chance with me. When I saw the box they delivered I thought, "that's it?" When I cut the box open and saw the tiny size of one of the speakers, I actually planned to send it straight back. I think it may have been boredom, but something made me actually go through the motions of unpacking it, hooking it up, and giving it a test drive. It's great if you're looking for a nice pair of computer speakers, but it just didn't have enough power to fill even my 12x20 practice space to even 1/2 the volume I was expecting without overdriving. I can't imagine anyone actually using these in any type of a live setting. Ever. My cheapo Peavy amp (barely $150) has at least 2x the volume and more bass out of a single speaker.

Ease of Use:
I did find it very easy to use. Without using the instructions, I was able to plug it in, hook it to my Juno, turn it up, and hear the cheap, overdriven bass-reflex from those impossibly small speakers, and pack it back up again to be sent straight back.

Support:
I didn't call them.

Overall:
Sorry, but I just don't see how it is suitable for live music of any kind.

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Overall:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Features:
* * * * . . . . . . 4 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
No phantom power for mics. not able to put on speaker stands without buying extra stuff,BIG disappointment.

Quality:
great for small venues and practice times.

Value:
worth the price definitely. Priced just right.

Desirability:
like its ease and size. Again missing the phantom power.

Sound:
Good sound for the price.

Ease of Use:
easy set up and break down.

Support:
haven't had to use it, hopefully don't have to.

Overall:
I'm probably going to send it back for something else. I'm trying to find the best smallest rig for those small room gigs where all you need is a liitle boost for the vocals. Again, I can't believe this thing doesn't have phantom power, and I don't want to bring along something else for that. Not having any way to put on speaker stands without buying extras is the double whammy that will make me return this item.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
I was suprised that there were no speaker brackets included. Remember to order a pair when you order the rig. Do yourself a favor and order the travel case at the same time. It's well worth the money.

Quality:
It's YAHAMA!!! Does it really get any better?

Value:
See comment under "Quality".

Desirability:
This system definitely falls into the "Good things in small packages" catagory. We perform for a lot of Pros, and they're always amazed that such a small rig can sound sooo good.

Sound:
The sound quality is suprisingly good. If you're looking for Marshall-like sound levels, get real... This is a small system and it will out-play some larger rigs, but it's meant for smaller venues. And in a small to medium room, you can't beat this Yamaha.

Ease of Use:
Simplicity it self. A couple of times we had an impromtu rehearsel at home and I didn't even bother to take the mixer out of the back of the speaker. Just plugged-in, turned-on and go.

Support:
Haven't had to use it.

Overall:
If I wanted to give myself a headache by thinking about it for a really long time, I'm sure I could find a couple of nits to pick. Nothing's perfect, but this piece of equipment comes pretty close.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
It's got a very good and useful feature list. I'd be hard pressed to ask for anything more.

Quality:
It's a Yamaha. Just doesn't get much better than that.

Value:
This outfit would be a bargin at twice the price. In my own humble opinion, it's the best system you can get without spending a ton.

Desirability:
Super easy to use and the design never fails to get a compliment from the sound techs.

Sound:
Amazing sound quality... Especially when you consider the size of the unit. It easily out plays some of the larger, more expensive systems.

Ease of Use:
Setup and tear down is a snap. I can get the whole system up and running in under 15 minutes.

Support:
Haven't needed to use the support. Probably never will.

Overall:
I couldn't ask for a better PA if I had one designed for me.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * . . 8 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * . . . . 6 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

Feature:
Has the most channel inputs of any system of this type.

Quality:
I have never had a bad Yamaha electronics product.

Value:
Speaker mounts are extra, as are speaker stands.

Desirability:
The systems that fold all into one unit, seem a little sexier to me. This is basically two separate speakers, with built in carry handles. The amp mounts into the back of one of the speakers, and the other speaker has storage space for cables. It is compact, but you still need stands and pole mounts.

Sound:
The sound is best in its price range. I like the sound of the $2300 Bose system a little better, but for $600 this is hard to beat.

Support:
i have not had to deal with Yamaha on this item, but in the past when I have called Yamaha looking for manuals on discontinued items, I received quick and courteous responses.

Overall:
Well, I saw the Bose system and though it was exceedingly cool, and I mught check it out. The price scares me. I'll probably stick with the Yamaha, unless the band starts making serious $$$. The number of channels is just adequate for what we have at present. Any expansion would require the use of an external mixer. If it were stolen, I'd probably want the Bose, but would have to buy another Yamaha.

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Overall:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Features:
* * * * * * * . . . 7 out of 10
Quality:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Value:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
I Want It:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Sound:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10
Ease of Use:
* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10
Support:
* * * * * * * * * . 9 out of 10

Feature:
not that great of features

Quality:
i havnt had it for long but it seems to be put together good

Value:
it is a great pa for the money i would paid alot more for it

Sound:
has excellence sounds have had it for a few weeks and use it for gigs and it sounds great my friend has a 1000 dollar pa and this sound blows that one away

Support:
havnt needed to call them

Overall:
i will probably use this pa for the next few years

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